Spring Preview

IT may seem a little early to be talking about 2012's beauty launches, but this week we've had a little preview of what's to come next spring - and frankly it needs to be shared. Whilst at Givenchy the inspiration was poppies and Pointillism - think vibrant lipsticks and pastel-based compact blushes as pretty as works of art - the new Christian Dior cosmetic offering took Dior's own rose garden in Normandy as its guide, with illuminating primers and floral-hued lipsticks joining rose-scented pastel nail varnishes. The full collections can wait until the new year, but for now feast your eyes on Christian Dior's limited edition Garden Pastels eyeshadow palette - a sure-fire sell-out once it hits stores in 2012. The Christian Dior collection goes on sale in January and the Givenchy range is available from February. YOU SHOULD SEE: Spring/summer 2012's best beauty trends... YOU SHOULD SEE: Spring/summer 2012's hero products from backstage at the shows... YOU SHOULD SEE: Chanel's spring nail colours...